families with children

Welcome to Community Chapel’s Children’s & Family Ministry! We’re excited about partnering with you in the spiritual development of your children as we journey together to know, love, and become like Jesus!


We’re excited about our role as encouragers and equippers as we partner together in this adventure. Join us for the many children’s ministry opportunities available to you and your family.

Check out our weekly newsletter  for the latest news and information on all of our ministries, including Children and Families. 


Before scrolling we want so share with you that we are proudly a Ministry Safe Church.

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If you have any questions or need more information, 

please contact the church office at

office@community-chapel.org or 603-883-8345.


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Sunday  Rhythm

Infants up to age 4 will be lovingly cared for in the nursery.


Children ages Kindergarten through 2nd grade will begin in the sanctuary with their family to be a part of our worshipping community. Just before Pastor Geoff's sermon, they will be dismissed for a time of learning God’s names, attributes and character and authentic, age-appropriate worship. Backpacks containing hands-on activities are available in the entrance hallway for the first part of the service if desired.


Elementary age children will continue to be involved participants in our worship as a family of faith. Clipboards with activity focus sheets are available in the entrance hallway. These pages provide varied activities to help enrich understanding of each part of our worship, plus they can be turned in for a prize! 

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See Miss Mary on the way out of the building.

Please contact Mary Hardwick to be added to the mailing:  maryh@community-chapel.org


 

Wednesday Rhythm


Elementary Students 1st - 5th grades

Kids and parents come join the fun as we play together, learn together

and be equipped to authentically worship together! 


We will gather at 6:30PM at the church to play outrageously fun games, share a devotional

to help us learn more about God, His names and His character, then share a time of worship.

It will be the best 75 minutes of your day! 

Please contact Mary Hardwick maryh@community-chapel.org for info. and/or questions

 

 

The plans God has for our children and youth need adults who will breathe love and care into them.   PLEASE prayerfully consider the place the Lord is leading you to serve others in our church family.


baby dedications

Congratulations! You are the proud parent of a new little life! We are looking forward to partnering with you on this your journey of parenting that you have just embarked on, or are continuing on if your new little baby is joining siblings.


Baby/Child Dedication is more than a one time church family celebration event; it is first of all a time to renew your commitment to love God and His Word in your home (Deuteronomy 6: 5-7). As we commit to partnering with you in this journey of guiding your child in their faith in Jesus, we have put together these steps to help you begin...


      1. Fill out an application to request a date to have your child dedicated. You can get this from the church office, and return it there when you have it completed!


      2. Schedule a meeting with a pastor who will be conducting your Baby Dedication, and an orientation meeting  to introduce you to children’s ministry. These could be separate or combined.


We pray that God will bless you on this very exciting journey of parenting, of guiding your child to know, love, and live for Jesus!

Events

For the most up to date listing of Children's Events, check out our church calendar.



PARENTS:

At Community Chapel, our most important partners in ministering to your children are their parents. Our desire is to equip, encourage and support parents as they seek to be faithful parents. Below are some suggested resources for families and children.


suggested resources

KIDS BIBLES

 

NLT Hands-On Bible: The Hands-On Bible uses experience-based learning that communicates God’s Word in a way in which kids can be actively involved in their learning. It includes hundreds of activities for kids and parents to do together. Recommended for elementary aged kids


The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name: It shows how every story points to Jesus! This story unfolds beginning with the Old Testament and continuing right through the New Testament. Recommended for ages 4-8


NIV and NIrV Adventure Bible:  It has features such as Life in Bible Times, Words to Treasure, Did You Know, Live It!, Book Introductions, and more. NIV recommended for ages 9-12, NIrV recommended for ages 6-10 .  Also, available is AdventureBible a website  geared toward 3rd -5th graders. It has great ideas and activities to get kids engaged and excited about exploring God's Word. It includes Bible Search, Games, and Bible Activities (Reading plans, Crosswords, Devotions, and more.



FAMILY TIMES AND TEACHABLE MOMENTS

 

Sticky Situations: 365 Devotions for Kids and Families by Betsy Schmitt: Our responses to “sticky situations” can get us into trouble or glorify God. This devotional offers families a year’s worth of situations to discuss and explore where young people live: in the classroom, on the sports fields, at church, and at home. Parents and kids look at these situations, talk about the variety of choices young people face daily, and look into God’s Word to discover how it can instruct and guide them on His path.

 

PARENTING BOOKS/WEBSITES

 

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof: 

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity will guide you in engaging your family in a bigger story, a story that involves other influencers who are on the journey with you to grow in their journeys with Jesus. It will help you invite others to invest in your children, create a culture of unconditional love, and tap into the power of quality moments together. You’ll learn about resources you can tap into that will increase your parenting capacity.


Parent Cue is an excellent resource that we believe helps parents be encouraged, equipped and empowered to be the parents God is calling them to be. 


Parent Cue provides two excellent resources:

  1. Parent Cue App: This helps every parent to do something each week to help move their child toward a deeper relationship with Jesus.
  2. Parent Cue Podcast: Provides episodes on a variety of parenting topics. This is a great resource to find just the right topics for your family.